DMCA

HivePorn.com operates in full compliance with the Notice and Takedown procedures required under 17 U.S.C. §512 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”). As a platform classified as a “Service Provider,” we are protected under the DMCA’s safe-harbor provisions, provided we respond promptly to legitimate copyright complaints. This document outlines our process for submitting and handling claims of copyright infringement.

1. Submitting a Valid DMCA Notice

If you believe copyrighted material has been uploaded or displayed on HivePorn.com without authorization, you must send a formally compliant DMCA Notice. To be valid, your notice must include all of the following elements:

Required Information

  1. Signature:
    A physical or digital signature of the copyright owner or a representative legally authorized to act on their behalf.

  2. Identification of the Work:
    A clear description of the copyrighted work or intellectual property that you allege has been infringed.

  3. Identification of the Material:
    A description or direct link to the specific content you believe infringes your rights.

  4. Contact Information:
    Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and valid email address.

  5. Good-Faith Statement:
    A declaration that you genuinely believe the disputed use of your content is not authorized by the copyright owner, the owner’s agent, or applicable law.

  6. Accuracy & Authorization Statement:
    A statement made under penalty of perjury confirming that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright holder or an authorized representative.

Incomplete notices may be rejected.

2. How HivePorn Handles Takedown Requests

Upon receiving a valid DMCA Notice:

  • We review the request promptly.

  • Access to the allegedly infringing content may be disabled or removed.

  • When appropriate, we may notify the uploader and provide them the opportunity to submit a counter-notice under §512(g).

  • Repeat infringers may have their accounts terminated.

Our actions follow the procedures defined in 17 U.S.C. §512 and are designed to protect both copyright owners and platform users while maintaining legal compliance.

3. Policy Updates

HivePorn.com may revise or update this DMCA policy at any time. Users are encouraged to review this page regularly to stay informed about changes to our legal and compliance practices.

4. Contact Information

For DMCA notices, counter-notifications, copyright inquiries, or legal communication, please contact us at:

[email protected]